Supplier Quality Engineer I

Medial Group; Villalba (PR); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Medial Group in Puerto Rico is seeking a supplier quality engineer with 0–2 years of experience to ensure quality parts, materials, and services from suppliers. The role involves auditing suppliers, coordinating GMP-compliant processes, and supporting NPD-initiated quality activities.

Required are Spanish and English language skills, strong problem-solving, and teamwork. On-site work in Villalba is expected, with opportunities to improve supplier quality across the product lifecycle.

Qualifikationen

• 0–2 years of experience in quality engineering or supplier quality.
• Familiarity with GMP and quality standards is preferred.
• Experience with 8D problem-solving methods.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Aufgaben

• Ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
• Qualify suppliers per company standards and assist in Certified Supplier Program administration.
• Monitor and communicate supplier-related issues from acquisition through manufacturing.
• Develop and prioritize an auditing schedule to ensure GMP compliance and quality.
• Assess suppliers' internal functions and provide feedback on performance.
• Support Pre-Market Supplier Quality activities for NPD and quality engineering.
• Collaborate with Component Engineers to develop Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy and related plans.
• Define Receiving Inspection requirements and validate test methods.

Kenntnisse

Engineering knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Bilingual Spanish/English

8D Problem Solving

Organized problem-solving

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

Villalba, Puerto Rico | Posted on 09/11/2025

• Ensures that suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.
  
• Qualifies suppliers according to company standards and may administer a Certified Supplier Program in receiving inspection to ensure cost effectiveness.
  
• Monitors parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and communicates and resolves supplier-related problems as they occur.
  
• Develops and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards are met.
  
• Evaluates suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance and provides feedback in assessment of their operation.
  
• Some individuals may have responsibilities that include Pre-Market Supplier Quality and duties may include: Provides Pre-Market Quality Engineering support to New Product Development (NPD) working in partnership with the Component Engineering and Post-Market Supplier Quality Teams, to deliver quality parts, materials, and services, prevent defects, and allow Company's to provide customers with the highest quality and reliable products.
  
• Provides technical guidance and quality compliance for Supplier Quality engagement throughout the NPD lifecycle on newly qualified parts from NPD and implementing strategies for driving product quality and continuous improvement, ensuring purchased products and components are manufactured and qualified in accordance to applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
  
• Collaborates with Component Engineers to develop and deliver the Product Acceptance Sampling Strategy, Approved Supplier List coordination, Supplier Owned Quality deployment, and Control Plans for new products.
  
• Define Receiving Inspection requirements as required and associated test method validation for all internal Company's Test Methods.
  

*Other duties may be assigned.*

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or related field.
  

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Engineering knowledge
  
• Probability and Statistics knowledge
  
• Able to speak and write Spanish and English
  
• 8D Problem Solving
  
• Ability to develop organized problem-solving skills
  
• Great team worker
  

Nice to Have

• Investigation and root cause analysis skills
  
• Technical writing knowledge
  
• Organization and communication skills
  
• Process Validation and Computer Software Validation knowledge
  

*Willing to work 100% On-site in Villlalba*

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